At a Glance
Median Income
$100,871
$37,593 per capita
Home Value
$247,500
Zillow: $326,138
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
169/100K
597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
13.7% smoking rate
How Lansing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lansing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lansing a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lansing residents earn a median household income of $100,871 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,593. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,055 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lansing is $247,500 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,138. Median rent is $1,163/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Lansing reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 597/100K.
Education
41.3% of adults in Lansing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lansing has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population11,229
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density913/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans15.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,871
Per Capita$37,593
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,500
Rent$1,163
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$326,138
Housing Units3,784
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent169/100K
Property597/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation859 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Lansing was founded in 1959.
The median home in Lansing was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.